Widnes have been drawn against City of Liverpool in the First Round of the Liverpool Senior Cup

Widnes' Liverpool Senior Cup first round tie against City of Liverpool will be played at the Halton Stadium on Monday, December 17 (kick-off 7.45pm).

Both sides received a bye to this stage of the competition.

Widnes reached the semi-finals of the competition last season before losing to out to eventual runners-up Marine who had earlier conquered City of Liverpool in the first round.

This is the first announced Widnes home fixture to be played at their usual Halton Stadium home after the stadium's artificial pitch was relaid following the conclusion of Widnes Vikings' Super League season.

The Club will be able to confirm the venue of December's Evo-Stik League Division One West fixtures against Prescot Cables and Mossley in the coming weeks.

Admission for the cup clash against the Purps are priced at just £7 adults and £3 concessions while Under 16s gain FREE admission. Turnstiles will be in operation for the fixture.